PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tommy Asikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Takayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Asikainen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Asikainen
vs
Takayama

192 cm
18
279 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
21
243 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Asikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoshihiro Takayama!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asikainen closes the distance and pushes Takayama back into the ropes.
Asikainen wants to stall.
Takayama lands a nice knee to the body.
Takayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asikainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takayama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asikainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Takayama lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Tommy Asikainen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asikainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Takayama scores with a knee to the head.
Asikainen misses with a knee strike.
Takayama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asikainen.
Takayama looking to throw knees to the head but Asikainen is blocking nicely.
Asikainen is trying to stall.
Takayama lands a knee to the head.
Asikainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Asikainen is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Takayama.
Takayama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takayama looking to throw knees to the head but Asikainen is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayama lands a good knee to the midsection. Asikainen won't want to take too many of those.
Takayama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Asikainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takayama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takayama crunches a lovely knee into Asikainen's ribcage.
Takayama landing knees to the head.

Tommy Asikainen's cut is getting worse.
Takayama landing knees to the head.
Takayama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takayama lands a knee to the body.
Takayama scores with a knee to the head.
Takayama misses with a knee to the head.
Takayama tries to land a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks with his arms.
Takayama tries to land knees in the clinch but Asikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Asikainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takayama misses with a knee to the head.
Takayama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takayama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Asikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Takayama.
Takayama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takayama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Takayama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takayama has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Takayama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takayama landing knees to the body.
Takayama scores a nice knee to the body.
Takayama lands a knee to the head.
Takayama connects with a knee to the head.
Takayama misses with a knee strike.
Takayama working Asikainen over with knees to the body.
Takayama landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayama misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Takayama.
Takayama with a knee to the head.
Takayama misses with a knee strike.
Takayama connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takayama.
Asikainen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takayama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Asikainen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takayama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Asikainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asikainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takayama has him pressed against the ropes.
Takayama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takayama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takayama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Takayama lands a knee to the head.

Tommy Asikainen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takayama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takayama scores a nice knee to the body.
Takayama scores a nice knee to the body.
Asikainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takayama landing knees to the body.
Takayama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Asikainen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takayama connects with a knee to the head.
Takayama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takayama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takayama misses with a knee to the head.
Asikainen is trying to push Takayama away but Takayama has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks it.
Takayama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asikainen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Takayama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Asikainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Asikainen clinches up with Takayama and pushes him back against the ropes.
Takayama lands a good knee to the midsection. Asikainen won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Takayama scores with a knee to the head.
Takayama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asikainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Takayama won't allow it.
Takayama crunches a lovely knee into Asikainen's ribcage.
Takayama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takayama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Asikainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takayama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Takayama with a knee to the head.
Takayama lands a nice knee to the body.
Takayama misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Asikainen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takayama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takayama landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayama lands a good knee to the midsection. Asikainen won't want to take too many of those.
Takayama lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Takayama.
Takayama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takayama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takayama lands a good knee to the midsection. Asikainen won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Takayama.
Takayama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Takayama.
Takayama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Asikainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asikainen wants to break free but Takayama has control.
Takayama looking to throw knees to the head but Asikainen is blocking nicely.
Asikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takayama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asikainen tries to break free but Takayama pushes him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayama looking to throw knees to the head but Asikainen is blocking nicely.
Asikainen tries to break the clinch but Takayama is controlling the position.
Takayama scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takayama.
Asikainen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Asikainen is trying to break free.
Takayama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Takayama. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Takayama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takayama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Takayama.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takayama.
Takayama connects with a knee to the head.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks it.
Takayama working Asikainen over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takayama misses with a knee strike.
Asikainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takayama has him pressed against the ropes.
Asikainen is trying to force a seperation but Takayama has the dominant position.
Takayama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.
Takayama prevents Asikainen from breaking the clinch.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asikainen managing to block the knees to the body from Takayama.
Takayama landing knees to the head.
Asikainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takayama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takayama avoids the elbow strike from Asikainen, against the ropes.
Takayama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asikainen is trying to break the clinch but Takayama is controlling him.
Asikainen is trying to force a seperation but Takayama has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takayama obliges.
Asikainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takayama is keeping busy.
Asikainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takayama has him pressed against the ropes.
Takayama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asikainen.
Takayama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takayama tries a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks it.
Asikainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takayama tries to land a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks with his arms.
Yoshihiro Takayama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but Asikainen blocks it.
Takayama missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Takayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Asikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Asikainen forces Takayama back against the ropes and clinches.
Takayama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takayama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asikainen is defending well for now.
Takayama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takayama with a knee to the head.
Asikainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takayama is keeping busy.
Takayama landing knees to the body.
Takayama landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Takayama.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takayama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Asikainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takayama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takayama with a knee to the head.
Asikainen tries to circle away but Takayama has him pinned against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayama lands a nice knee to the body.
Takayama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takayama obliges.
Takayama connects with a knee to the head.
Takayama lands a knee to the head.

Jeez, Tommy Asikainen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asikainen managing to block the knees to the body from Takayama.
Takayama lands a knee to the body.
Takayama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Takayama.
Takayama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takayama blocks the elbow strike.
Asikainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takayama is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Asikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asikainen.
Asikainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takayama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takayama landing knees to the head.
Asikainen working hard to break the clinch.
Takayama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Asikainen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asikainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takayama keeps control of Asikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takayama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takayama lands a nice knee to the body.
Takayama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takayama connects with a knee to the head.
Takayama lands a good knee to the midsection. Asikainen won't want to take too many of those.
Takayama scores a nice knee to the body.
Takayama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asikainen's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Asikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takayama with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Takayama.
Asikainen misses with a body punch.
Takayama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takayama looking to throw knees to the head but Asikainen is blocking nicely.
Takayama trying to land knees to the body.
Takayama misses with a knee to the head.
Asikainen is trying to stall.
Takayama looking to throw knees to the head but Asikainen is blocking nicely.
Takayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asikainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asikainen.
Takayama lands a knee to the body.
Asikainen can't break the clinch.
Asikainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asikainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takayama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asikainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takayama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takayama lands a knee to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Asikainen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yoshihiro Takayama!
Yoshihiro Takayama spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.